This diamond in the rough needs a bit of polishing to make it your own. It boast 3 bedrooms, a full bath, two linen closets in hallway, living room, dining room and an eat in kitchen on main level. The stairs leading to the half finished basement has a stair lift chair for assistance. Basement has a room that can be a 4th bedroom , a full bath, den, laundry area, and the rest has tons of storage or make into more rooms! Don't miss this one because it wont last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michelle Anderson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-834-3431 (broker)
Bought with Sandi Miller• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
SPACIOUS RANCH HOME NOW AVAILABLE IN PENNWOOD. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF OF BASIN ROAD IN NEW CASTLE. LARGE ROOMS, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT, FENCED YARD, NICE PATIO AND ONE CAR GARAGE PLUS MUCH MORE. WON'T LAST LONG. HOME IS BEING PAINTED AND ALL NEW CARPETING ADDED.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1983
Sold
$60,790
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,778 (+35.9%)
$66,200 + $287,400
$353,600
2024
$2,045 (+9.8%)
$66,200 + $287,400
$353,600
2023
$1,862 (−3.9%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2022
$1,937
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2021
$1,935 (+71.5%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2020
$1,128
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2019
$1,127 (+0.2%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2018
$1,125 (+9.2%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2017
$1,030 (+39.7%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2016
$737 (+3.9%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2013
$709 (+18.6%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2012
$598
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
Tax history for 43 Valley Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,778 (+35.9%)
$66,200 + $287,400
$353,600
2024
$2,045 (+9.8%)
$66,200 + $287,400
$353,600
2023
$1,862 (−3.9%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2022
$1,937
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2021
$1,935 (+71.5%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2020
$1,128
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2019
$1,127 (+0.2%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2018
$1,125 (+9.2%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2017
$1,030 (+39.7%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2016
$737 (+3.9%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2013
$709 (+18.6%)
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
2012
$598
$13,300 + $45,600
$58,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
109 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,875
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1002510278
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 624
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Improvement Assessed Value: $45,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 109.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,875
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 624
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $488
School Tax: $1,392
Tax Assessed Value: $58,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,880
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Off rt 141
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1002510278
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Read (George) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Penn (William) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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New Castle, DE • 19720
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Estimated sale price
$360,000 – $436,000
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